In Clay County there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 9.26% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in Clay County, IL.
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Clay County, IL Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Clay County
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Clay County are not shown.
Clay County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Clay County is cable internet available?

Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 9.26% of Clay County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Mediacom. Call one of the companies with service in Clay County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Clay County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Clay County.

Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Clay County home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 9.26% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Clay County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Clay County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.79% of Clay County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Clay County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Clay County, along with details on where in Clay County and at what speeds.
Mediacom Cable in Clay County, IL

Mediacom cable coverage
About 9.26%, or 1,231 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, central, west, and northwest Clay County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Clay County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Clay County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Clay County. The fastest plan anyone in Clay County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Clay County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Clay County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mediacom cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Clay County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Clay County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Clay County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Clay County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Clay County compare to the rest of Illinois?
Cable internet speeds in Clay County are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 1,000 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 9.26% in Clay County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Clay County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Richland County, IL: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Lawrence County, IL: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Bond County, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Knox County, IN: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Daviess County, IN: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Madison County, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Martin County, IN: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- St. Louis City, MO: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- St. Louis County, MO: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Lawrence County, IN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Lee County, KY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Lee County, SC: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Lee County, TX: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Lee County, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Leelanau County, MI: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Lemhi County, ID: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Leslie County, KY: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Letcher County, KY: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Lewis County, KY: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Lee County, AR: more cable coverage, slower speeds


